Disrupt

Pronunciation: /dɪsˈrʌpt/

Disrupt (verb)

  1. to stop something from continuing as usual by causing problems.
  2. to create confusion or disorder in a system or process.
  3. to break something into pieces or separate parts.

Examples

  • The loud noise disrupted the meeting.
  • Construction work can disrupt classes.

Common collocations: disrupt a meeting, disrupt a conversation, disrupt the system, disrupt operations, disrupt the structure

Synonyms of Disrupt

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Disrupt

  • — when referring to maintaining order
  • — when referring to arranging systematically